The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a male who died following a motor vehicle incident near 150 Mile House on Dec. 7, 2012.

He was Carl Rosk, aged 86, of Williams Lake.

Mr. Rosk was the driver of a northbound vehicle that was in a head-on collision with a southbound pickup truck on Highway 97 on the morning of Dec. 7. Mr. Rosk was transported by ambulance to hospital in Williams Lake, but succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash.

The BC Coroners Service and RCMP continue to investigate this death. Road conditions were noted to be poor at the time.

The family of Mr. Rosk has been notified of his death. On behalf of family members, the BC Coroners Service asks that the media respect their privacy at this difficult time.

For further information, please contact:

Barb McLintock
Coroner, Strategic Programs
BC Coroners Service
250 356-9253